End Of Year Camera Drawing Art Lesson Memories Middle School Art Project

This Camera Photographic Memory Art Project is an end of year art lesson where students draw a large camera and illustrate one of their favorite memories from the school year inside the lens. The lens becomes a frame for a personal moment, such as a favorite art project, a field trip, a fun class activity or time with friends.

It combines drawing, oil pastel techniques, watercolor or paint splatter and creative storytelling, and suits elementary and middle school art classes, homeschool art and sub plans in the last weeks of school. Because each student draws their own memory, every finished artwork is unique and makes a keepsake to take home.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Detailed Teacher Lesson Plan
• Step-by-Step Drawing Guides
• Printable Student Worksheets
• Student Reflection Page
• Classroom Art Rubric
• Example Artwork for teacher reference

HOW TO USE IT

Project the step-by-step visuals or demonstrate the lesson yourself while students follow along. Students draw the camera structure first, then fill the lens with their memory and build the artwork with pencil sketching, oil pastel shading and blending, watercolor or paint splatter effects, pattern and texture, and painted highlights for depth.

It works well for reflection activities during the final weeks of school and creative classroom projects in May or June.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers teaching elementary or middle school students.

How is it used in the classroom?

Demonstrate the drawing with the step-by-step guides, or project the visuals while students follow along and create their own camera and memory illustration.

How long does this project take?

Most classes finish in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on age, skill level, class behavior, teaching style and available time.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (12)

★★★★★ “Great resource for my middle school art classes” Kim D.

★★★★★ “The directions are great!” CHRISTOPHER S.

★★★★★ “great used it multiple times” catherine R.

★★★★★ “Love it!” Kaitlyn N.

★★★★ “This was a fantastic resource for end of year. My kids loved it and the cameras turned out beautifully.” Natalie M.

★★★★ “This was such a great resource to use with my class this year! Definitely a worthwhile purchase!” Emily M.

★★★★ “This was an amazing project. The students loved it and the final pieces looked fantastic. An easy and wonderful project.” Caren P.

★★★★ “Fun end of year activity to see what everyone drew in the lens” Ashley B.

★★★★ “A great decorative piece for our class work wall!” Sierra F.

★★★★ “Very engaging material for my students! They really enjoyed this activity.” Steph Y.

★★★★ “Thank you for such a wonderful resource! The kids enjoyed it” Gloria M.

★★★★ “Students loved this. Great instructions and a fun way to end the school year.” Denise H.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist, art educator and curriculum designer whose art lessons are used by teachers and homeschool families around the world. She was featured as the cover educator in OCO Magazine and has appeared on NBC LX. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products. This resource is licensed for single classroom use.

YOU MAY: use this resource in your own classroom. Additional licenses must be purchased if multiple teachers wish to use it.

YOU MAY NOT: share this resource with other teachers, upload it to shared drives or websites, or resell or redistribute any portion of it.

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Sincerely,

Ms Artastic